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The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
.,,,e r. Sommersville Crush
ed Tuesday Night Near
Nezperce.
RIDING; IN CANYON
rotinr Shortcut Home When
Struck BY Large Branch
Of Falling Timber.

.zvle Freeman SOmmersville,. aged
90 Years. received injuries about q
y o'.,ock Tuesday evening during the
seayy rain storm, that resulted In his
death three hours later.
Mr. Sommersville In company with
snother young man was returning
home from driving band OF cattle
ovpr 10 Meadow creek, and noting the
smroaching storm headed their horses
mn LAWYERS Canyon toward the Tur-
nsr Bros home where the unfortunate
man was working, shortening the road
some three or four miles. The wind
Was blowing gale and they noticed
branches of trees falling in all direc-
tous and were hurrying their horses
along in order to get out of the timber
As soon as possible Somersville's com
mnion was In the lead and when
about five miles from Nezperce he
glanced around and discovered a rider
less horse. He returned and found
that large branch of a tree had
fallen on him completely crushing one
shoulder and causing the horn of the
saddle to penetrate his chest.
The young man at once went for
help and soon eight men were secured
to carry the injured man back to the
road where vehicle could reach him.
Learning of the accident Mr.. Turner
called a physician who left at once
1 to meet the party, arriving Just as
they reached the road. A hurried
examination was made and q stimu-
hnt administered to alleviate the In
tense suffering, and the party started
4 back to the ranch where Mr.. S0mmers-
Vile passed away three hours after
being injured.
The deceased leaves two young child
dren who reside with relatives In
4 Missouri, the mother having passed
away some years ago, and a sister
Mrs G. A. Anderson, Of Grangeville
70 mourn his untimely end.
Mr. Sommersville resided at Mt
Idaho for some time and spent the
\ past winter in Missouri with his child
nR returning to Grangeville about
sh weeks ago. He had been engaged
oy the Turner Bros. during the last
year and had entered their employ
again this season. He was well liked
g all who knew him, and quiet anC
unassuming in his manner.
bis remains were brought to Grange
slle at a late hour Wednesday nigh
Mr.. Turner, the funeral being hel(
las afternoon from the A. j, Maugs
Undertaking parlors, Rev. III. j. Wood
"hducting the services
Inc bereaved children and Other
rlatlves have the deepest sympath.
y % sne entire community In their sat
affliction.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
STOP TRADE In BONDS.
'fae'lee Disapproyed By Treasury
DEPARTMENT.

"a aOnairman A. n. Dyer, of the third
~ ,iy loan has received the follow
- ommunication from the national
s,nalllnan soaln OF the liberty loan executive
~a1u sSal with respect to the trading and
fads:
mere has been reported to us very
~a''uerable man activity by stock sales
,@., rsa ana promoters, principally those
|iisips'seltlhg iiias companies whose secur-
o 4 . are utterly worthless, In efforts
ssn,a. d,Acnange the stocks they are now
sung Tor Liberty Bonds.
,r,raa rns practice is specifically disap-
11'eu sod oy the Treasury department
,eta,' % we shall be compelled to char
A. n. any continuance of 1t as an
4,s ssairlehdly to the government.
sd any such cases come to your no.
giviu. pease write to me promptly,
s@t name of company issuing the
addras'M which is being offered, it's
lbe lb4sss' ass name of the salesman, and of
set thao ers OF the company If you can
dive '".lwhlie ",,,' we hope that you will
win VIDE publicity to this matter.
nannaa,ayie view Of stopping the practice
eu OF wherever possible
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
FIRES
A SERIOUS
MATTER
No Large Fires in Nezperce
National Forest; Some
Small Ones.
MEN GO TO ELK CITY
Many Men Working in Koos-
kia District; Little Valu-
able Timber Lost.

The season for forest fires is upon
us and in Idaho county as well as all
north Idaho and western Montana is
already confronted with what appears
to be the most dangerous fire situation
in years
The Clearwater and Selway national
forests are both combating a number
of large fires which are requiring the
employment of hundreds Of men.
The Nezperce forest has fortunately
escaped any large fires up to date this
season, although numerous small ones
reported have been placed under con-
troll. The statement is made by Sup
ervisor s. V. Fullaway, that fully 80
per cent of these fires have resulted
from carelessness of campers and
smokers.
Every citizen should attempt to pre-
vent this criminal carelessness with
fire. Practice this yourself and talk
it TO your neighbor, thus assisting in
the prevention of the consequent great
economic loss and diversion Of labor
from the industries so vital at this
time.
Every possible precaution is being
taken by Supervisor Fullaway, Of the
NeZperce forest and at this time he
has numerous fire patrols of ten men
each fighting fires already under way
and on the lookout for new ones. The
services Of Geo. ID. Smith have been Sc
cured and he departed yesterday after
noon for Sites where he will meet q
bunch OF ten men coming down from
Spokane and will escort them in to
the Elk City and Dixie districts and
will be In charge OF their operations
while there. Mr. Smith may be In the
mountain region for ouple OF
months, or at least until after the fire
season has passed. A large number of
his horses from his livery barn are
also being utilized In the forest ser
vice.
The report made by Supervisor How
ell, of the Kooskia district, Is that a
fire on Bear creek has covered about
1000 acres of an old burn and 40 men
are on the fire line there. Rhoda
creek has fire that has covered about
600 acres of an old burn and 81 men
are on this fire. Gedney creek has
fire that has covered 1000 acres of an
old burn and 80 men are there. There
are % men on Reed Springs creek
where 400 acres of burned timber has
been burned over.
In making his report for the Orofino
district, Assistant Supervisor Lamor-
eau stated 175 men are working on the
Rocky ridge fire, 60 miles southeast of
Orofino. Between four and five sec
tionS have been burned over there.
On Trail creek, 40 miles east of Pierce
City. 20 men are on the fire line and
30 more are being sent in to that dis
trict This fire is an old burn and
covered about one and one-half sec
! tiOnS.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
TRACTOR AND CHAUTAUQUA
EVENTS WERE SUCCESSFUL

truck show and economy tests that
was put on under the supervision of
the Cowboy band. The parade headed
through Main street for the Lee Yates
ranch northwest of town where some
thing like 90 acres were turned over
during the exhibition. the entire eight
tractors being on the job each day.
The truck economy test was pulled
off Saturday and quite a number of
trucks participated. Each machine
was started off with two quarts of
gasoline and loaded to capacity for
which it was constructed. We were
not accommodated with the figures
showing the results, consequently
they are omitted.
This event which was also arranged
for by the band was entirely free to
all and In this day of improved labor
saving machinery, was an educational
feature Of inest:mable value to the
farming community.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
COMMISSIONERS IN SESSION

The board OF county commissioners,
composed of John ID. Ing, chairman,
Dale Clark, and Rbt. Griffith. met in
regular session on Monday last, and
have been busy attending TO the
county's business. On Tuesday they
visited the Harpster bridge that is
now nearing completion, and after
giving the same thorough inspection,
concluded that the structure was ac-
cording to contract and would be ac-
cepted when few minor changes were
made by the contractors, which will
he done at once
Today the board, accompanied by Il.
Auger, is visiting the Lawyers canyon
road on which they have been request
ed to apply considerable of the county
funds.
A large amount of other business has
also been transacted a report of which
will appear III these columns in our
next issue.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
WILL GO TO SEATTLE.

DIR. f. Il. Wood expects to leave
Grangeville about the first of August
for Seattle, where he will be estab-
lished in the practice of his profession
in that city, having already arranged
for location in the Cobb building.
He will be succeeded here by DR..
bora J. Powell. a lady who graduated
from dental college in 1915, and since
has been very successful In practice.
She was associated with DR.. Sharp of
Pendleton, man known over the
northwest for his progress in dentist
ry. Grangevile appealed to DIR. Pow
ell because of its rich surrounding
country and resources in general.
Being very capable business woman,
it is without Il doubt that she will be
successful here.
DIR. Wood expects to relinquish his
office to her about the first of August
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
AUDITOR EIMERS RESIGNS.
Accepts Cashiership at First National ;
Il. {. BarbOr to Lewiston.

John l.. EimerS. who for the past
three and half years has occupied
the position of auditor of Idaho coun-
ty. rendered his resignation to the
board of county commissioners last
Monday. and has accepted the position
Of cashier of the First National bank,
succeeding Il. {. B&rbor, who in turn
has accepted tie caShiership of the
Empire National bank of Lewiston.
The board of commissioners accept
ed Mr.. Eimcrs' resignation and at
once appointed Henry Telcher. who
has acted in the capacity Of chief dep
uty under Mr. Eimers, as auditor to
fill out the uueXpired term which ends
next January.
0thcr changes were made both ia
the First National bank and the aud
itur's office. when Harold Harris. who
has been acting as hookkceper at the
hHnk resigned to accept the position
Of chief deputy under Mr. Telcher,
made vacant by the latter's advance
ment
Mr. Eimers will he missed from the
auditors elicc where he made many
friends by his obiging and courteous
manner ana will undoubtedly be Il
.,,JpahIr asset to the bank in his new
field Of labor
Idaho county il, not the only place
NOW losing its county officers, over in
one county in the state of Washington.
funr auditors have been appointed III
the INST three months. the large draft
.,l1afa- being taken from different
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
HOME FOR THE PRESIDIO.

Pullman Atwood arrived here from
the Presidio, Calf, Monday evening
and is enjoying visit with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. I. M. Atood Pit" as
he Is familiarly known, has been at the
officers traing camp at the Preside.
and has finished his work. Mr.. Atwood
states he enjoys the life and expects
to be called in the near future but
has not the slightest knowledge as to
where he will be ordered for further
duty.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
DIRECT
FIRE "OVER
THERE"
Grangeville Boy in Action in
France Tells of Recent
Experience.

The following communication was
received from one of the Grangeville
boys who is under direct fire in France
and for reasons of his own the ad-
dress to which the letter was sent
and the signature have been omitted,
but can be verified at the Globe Of
fee:
France, June 18th, 1918.
You ask me about the sink
ing of the transport. and here goes; /
hope it gets by the censor. When |
heard the torpedo hit the ship every
one was panic stricken and rushed on
deck. We could SEGA ship behind us,
all lighted up and at the same time
flving a signal of distress. | felt sorry
for the poor fellows on there aud /
will never forget the sound of that
torpedo
Some time ago | wrote YOU that
things were quiet in this sector but |
take it all back. The other night the
Germans started to blow up our can
tonment and while we were expecting
something to happen soon, we sure
got it that night. We were awakened
about > IA. IN. by heav% fire and shelis
bursting on all sides Of us and II was
sure hell around there. The lad WIN
whom | bunk and myself hit tue moor
at the same time. | grabbed my gas
mask. shoes and pants, ana by tie
way if was the first time | had III.
nants off since being over there.
made two grabs fer NY el'thes ana
the second grab she'll hil the can
toument and | was of. like Su'l
When | got outside received Il lnh@
fulI Of something which nearly pun
me down and out aim 1t was iH'''
realized that they were PulIlpS ~
gas shells as well aS slIaSlel aii" "'7n
explosives. | put m. Sds Ila9h va
and hurried along anC in ifnIi ol ih
I tbought | saw foot. rs a person
cannot see through islu-giaNo III lIe
dark very we'll. \ little latrr ! l'd :
ized II was tree that stood III from
of the cantonEent. md
sought shelter III back 'I / an"
that tree seemed as big as Il rose p''Iu -,
/ I staved there for two hours "ui't Ii, ~,
hombardment continued ana l lui's
reaIized that if any of the hlSn -
,Jnsivas bit that tree il was an -"
/ with me. huI again H7Ni ,...,..
shield me from the bursting Nh'ap" ,.,
overhead. and now have no e' uouh' :,
but that tree saved my bacon. 10, ,ra, -
tbe morning when | looked l'it "v' n,
over there we're many holes IN II ,,a' an'
one large shell hole in the st1I,a a.i,,
ohout fem feet wide. The heavy hIin'
aiSo demolished IL bridge near pS a
we'll as killing two horse. ~,
Ten of our men were gassed an, anu haa, na,
to 90 to the hospital. TINS nus, ilaS Or, sra
INV first experience under dlree, a tha %
and It sure sounded good to me euano, tma
morning to hear the big ora r'1"n. Gor
shells whistling over towards e, tne "ei ri,
man trenches. As soon aS thes' am
% French guns started firing the 'o"'
bardment stopped no mt abou
Ahout two weeks ago we pu' po,, 80"
ten IONS of steel over to the '.er"iSh Eh
for breakfast. Some breakfast, ,inr inc
have been ut the front ~ w. Ta +
.rriying here in JanuGIy. MuS' ~
work now, 50 will close
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
C. R. ZUMWALT DEAD.

Christopher Zumwalt, one Of the
pioneers of this county, died at the
home of his grandson, RObt. Zumwalt,
Tuesday evening, at the age of SO
years. after being in poor health for a
long time
The funeral occurred this afternoon
and was directed by Undertaken A.
J. Maugg, the funeral services being
conducted by Rev. ]. A. Pine, of the
made at the Denver cemetery. The
remains were followed to the grave by
a large number of friends of the FAM
lily.
Deceased leaves beside the widow,
large number of relatives to mourn
his departure.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11

parts Of the country will make business
help hard to obtain especially clerical
help and this condition is being met in
the best way it can, resulting in men
and women being taken from different
walks of life to keep the business
world going. This makes the sixth
county officer of Idaho county to re-
sign this year.
The active management of the First
National bank will now he entirely in
the hands of A. \. Dyer. the vice
president. and the new cashier.
Miss Minnie Eimers is assisting the
management temporarily in the cap
acity of bookkeeper.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
REGISTRATION SLOW.

nanh sslstration of voters I'm Idaho
Sptemho.r tne primaries to be held
lhan er 4@e srd' is very slow, not more
he hooS having registered SO far.
lest Sahs,,n S, however, are open until the
nary slluraay aloa.y in August and the pri-
luesday ion - Is to be held the first
he ~, u September, the 3rd.
bus eann. lor nominees to file for var
q, ana Sy y, positions closes August
aA tbelr all Candidates will have to
uae Or ha hhomination papers by that
Oe barred from running.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
SAM LARGE DEAD.

county, residing In the Slate Greek
section, died Tuesday. Undertaken A.
j. Maugg was called and left here by
auto yesterday morning to prepare the
body for burial.
Mr.. Large was well advanced in
years and had many friends in this
county.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11

The truck and tractor show ana 'he
miftal appearance of the Cad1neah
tGaGrauIoa, have passed into history;
The Chautauqua as a whole proved
very satisfactory and was SGeeessl ,,i u
,ffair both from the general sitlS-
Sa,tian O. 49, ,iyen and from financial
.randpoint and the Cowboy band Is
deserving ,,, of the thanks of the com
inunity for their enterprise.
While all the numbers on the pro
ram were not as pleasing ana enter, .a,
taining as could have been expected
lo'", of tbem we're worth the total
,n'i,,s charged for the week. -
The band has announced that the
.,dntaunno i,t will be repeated next year
,,n y much larger and broader scale'
Tractor and Truck Show
There were eight tractors III ihe t
.r,dr last Friday morning when
',aiL,.d rhr Opening Of the tiar'"r ano
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
WILLIAM BAUGH DEAD

William Baugh, an inmate Of the
county home, died Friday, July 9th,
at the age of 20 years. Mr.. Baugh
was born in Montgomerf county, Mo.
and came to this country in the early
days. He followed packing for the
government during the Nezperce
Indian war The deceased was laid
to rest Sunday from the Hancock un-
dertaking parlors.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
LIKES ARMY LIFE.
belmont Day Writes Former Employ
er; Is "CraZy About It."

er; Is Crazy About 1t"
The following very interesting let
ter was received from belmont Day
early this week by ID. ii. Sasenbery,
with whom he worked for the past few
years. belmont left here with the last
Idaho county draft and is now at
Camp Lewis. The letter was written
on the third of the month and will be
read with interest by his numerous
friends and associates in this section :
"We are here, but where do we go
from here? | passed all o. k. Some
of the boys were turned down.
Rhoades and Schmadeka-and others.
Today we were given holiday from
retreat at 5 till reveille Friday morn
ing. l am on the ball team and track
team for the 50-yard dash, 100-yard
sprint and relay race.
Saw Frank Bowman, Verne Nc
Kenzie and Bin Williams was up
from Seattle.
Il am delighted with the life have
squad of men and expect to work
into a corporalship soon.
The second lieutenant seemed to
like my looks as he called me in and
asked me If l would like to go to non
commission school, and so l am going
that is the only way up.
1--WE have the best officers in the de-
pot brigade and our barracks are very
good; mess Is splendid. The drill is
hard but that is what l expected.
The weather Is very cool. We were
issued our three blankets and most OF
our clothes, so that isn't so bad.
Il am crazy about this life and all
the men seem Interested over IL &c
far
MY address is Co. 81, Battalion 13
Depot Brigade, Camp Lewis.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
FLAG RAISING AT FEM
BIG Time Promised for Next Sund,v
Benefit of Red Cross

The people of the Fem co,r,,,..
are planning on big time next SIM.
uay, july IA. A fine flag raising nro-
gram has been arranged which cnn,
mences at IL 80 a. NJ, followed hy a
basket dinner The Cowboy band of
GrahgeVllie will render a concert con.
sisting of the following:
March-"In Honor BoundD Kiofon
Patriotic March-"Stars and Stri,os
Forever" ''tpes S
trombone Smear-"Lawsey Massy"
Waltz Song-'In That Home So
Far Away" Rboodo.
Selections by Cowboy Quartet
Patriotic address by M. Reese Hatto-
baugh.
Selections by band.
Ball game at park between Fem and
Grangeville teams, the proceeds 10
be donated to the Red Cross.
Sports at the park following the
ball game will include:
Foot race, boys under IA, purse 81 Oo
Foot race, girls under IA, purse 200
Free for all foot race, LIST So, 2nd 90
Wheelbarrow race, purse --- 200
Elephant race, purse - 300
Sack race, purse - 900
Tug of war-Fenn VS.. all comers.
Team to consist of five men each.
purse Z on
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
NAMES AND ORDER NUMBER
1918 CLASS IDAHO COUNTY
RECISTRANTS

instructions have been received by
me local draft board t. have all work
III connection with the 1918 class of
county registrantS completed at the
eafllst possible moment in order to
make the men available for the Aug
nSl draft The board will at once
send out notices calling the men in for
examination. The names of the class
with thcir nr0er nnmhnrs fnllnu..
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-07-11
HAS PURCHASED RESIDENCE.

u. A. Wright closed deal this week
whereby he became the owner of the
cottage located on South Junction
street, which formerly belonged to 8.
T. Holsclaw, and he and family will
move to their new home about Sept
list. The sale was made through the
agency of M. l.. Ayers.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-28
Coffee Price to Jump
Scents Per Pound on
Nov. |, Say Wholesalers

Wholesale grocers aresendlng out
notices to the trad of an increase
of S cents per pound on all grades
of coffee to take effect about the
first of November.
The raise is said not to be due to
any sudden change in the market
but is an accumulative advance COW
ering a period of about six months,
due to increased cost of railroad and
ocean freight, war risk insurance
labor and materials, which up to
this time has been carried by the
wholesalers and jobbers.
Statistics compiled from time to
time show that since January l.
1918, the gross increase in the cost
of green coffee was more than 4
cents per pound and that when the
expense Of roasting is added, il
brings this increase UP to 5 cents.
1t is an interesting fact, they say
that coffee is the only food product
that has not advanced in price since
the war. The reason attributed to
its failure to keep pace with other
commodities in matter of price is
that almost all the European coun-
tries have been cut off from the cot
fee market and have been obliged
to use substitutes.
Those familiar with the, trade
however, say that prices on coffee
from now on will advance rapidly