Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-07-11

Henry ltlCuCl bOueoJ ""o NRfO~-N
ed a member of the Idaho County
draft board by Adjutant General
Moody. to succeed John P. Eimers,
resigned. Telegraphic advices tell
of the appointment.
John P. Eimers for the last three and
one-half years clerk, auditor and re-
corder of Idaho county, on Monday
rendered his resignation to the board
of county commissioners, to accept the
position of cashier of the First National
bank. made vacant by the resignation
of B. C. Barbor, who will leave on Sat-
urday for Lewiston, where he becomes
cashier of the Empire National bank.
The county commissioners, after ac-
cepting the resignation of Mr.. Eimers,
appointed Henry Telcher as clerk, audi
tor and recorder, to fill the unexpired
term of six months. Mr.. Telcher has
been deputy in the office of Mr.. Eimers.
Harris Back to Court House.
In connection with the change Harold
Harris, who since January has been
bookkeeper at the First National bank,
resumes his former position of deputy
clerk of the courts. No other changes
in the office of the clerk, auditor and
recorder are contemplated at the pres
ent time. The position made vacant by
Mr.. Harris departure from the bank
has not been filled.
Miss Minnie Eimers is temporarily
filling the place, pending the time when
the bank procures a permanent book
keeper, at which time Miss Eimers will
depart for Seattle.
The changes in both the court house
and the bank cane as a complete sur
prise to the public, it having been gen.
orally conceded that Mr.. Eimers, who
has been in politics in Idaho county for
number of years, having served as a
member of the legislature, sheriff and
clerk, auditor and recorder, would be
candidate 70 denomination and reelec-
ton this fall Mr.. Eimers' resignation
from the court house job, however, and
his acceptance of the cashiership of the
First National bank, is taken as indica
ton that he is through with politics, so
far as actual participation as a candi-
date for office is concerned.
fletcher May Seek Election.
IL IS rumored that the appointment of
Mr. Telcher TO the position made vacant
oy the resignation of Mr.. Eimers, will
eventually be followed by Mr.. Telcher
announcing himself as candidate for
nomination on the Republican ticket
Tor the office which he now fills. Mr..
Ieicher on Tuesday refused to deny
that the rumor the was without founda-
uon' He conveyed tie impression that
ne would get into the race this fall,
Il ne would be acceptable to his party.
IL Is believed that Mr.. Telcher would
De considered by the Republican party
as formidable candidate. 1t is doubt
lul' II he is placed in the running,
"ne'her he would have opposition at
the primary, although he would have a
''fOng foe to meet at the general cleo
tl0n in NOvemher
Better Job For Barbor.
Mr.. Barber, who has resigned the
'"ShleTship of the First National bank,
zane to Grangeville last December
'iom Ferdinand, where he was cashier
u the Bank OF Ferdinand. He was re-
'ei'er OF the U: s. land office at Lew
sum during the Taft administration,
nu therefore will not be a stranger
men ne again goes to Lewiston. The
p = of cashier of the Empire
''''onal bank offers to Mr.. Barbor en-
: opportunities in banking way.
Ouing his brief residence in Grange
' Mr.. Barber and family formed
|, lumber of lasting friendships, and their
,l-ends here are expressing regret that
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