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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
Bates CONVICTED OF
SHOOTING HAMILTON
SENTENCE WILL BE PRONOUNCED
LATER BY JUDGE
SCALES

John w. Bates was convicted by a
jury in district court Tuesday of assault
with a deadly weapon. Sentence will
be pronounced later by Judge Scales.
Bates shot Jack Hamilton during
quarrel at sheep camp near Dixie,
on September of last year. The two
men were the only persons in camp
when the shooting occurred.
J. D. Chase of Winona was on trial
Wednesday and Thursday on a charge
of grand larceny. He was alleged to
have stolen a COW belonging to Sarah
MOffitt an Indian woman. After evil
dence for the state was heard, the de-
Tense, following the introduction of
testimony, moved that the jury be in
structed by the court to return a YER
dict Of not guilty. The motion was
granted, and the verdict returned aeeor-
dinghy The state had failed to intro
duce evidence sufficient TO substantiate
the charge.
The case of James Lyttle against
Joseph Lieschner was settled out of
court.
The case of Penecard VS.. Tombleson
is set for Friday, and will be heard by
Judge Edgar c. Steele of Moscow.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
HUNDREDS VIEW WAR
TROPHIES EXHIBITION

Hundreds of Camas Prairie people
viewed the war trophies at the railroad
station early Tuesday morning, when
the war trophies train operated in adj
vertisement of the Victory loan, stop
ped in Grangeville for several hours.
The train carried many relics Of the
recent war, including German machine
guns, and heavy artillery, and a dis
abled French tank, the driver and gun
ner of which were killed when the tank
was hit by German shell.
Talks in the interest of the war loan
were made from the train by speakers
accompanying the exhibit. Among
those who spoke were Capt. A. H. Con-
nor Of Standpoint. who was wounded in
battle in France; the Rev. Willsie Mar
tin, of Boise, who was in the army Y.
NJ. c. A., in France; Monte B. Gwinn,
of Boise, state Liberty loan chairman
In addition to these men there were
accompanying the train a number Of
soldiers and sailors and railroad Off
Gals Among the railroad officials
were Joel l.. Priest, Oregon Short line,
Boise; C. r. Aney, Northern Pacific,
Spokane, and w. j. Jordan, Northern
Pacific, Lewiston. Secretary of State
r. O. Jones also was in the party.
Captain Conner, in his address, paid
warm tribute to the bravery of Lieut..
John A. Long Of Grangeville, with whom
Captain Conner was associated in the
army, and who lost his life while fight
ing in France
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS
TO STAGE OPERETTA

japanese operetta will be given
on May in the high school auditorium
1t is the first entertainment to be given
by the pupils this year. The girls glee
club, assisted by the high school boys,
is preparing the operetta under the di-
rection of Miss Brooks.
The operetta has an exciting plot in
volving the abduction of the princess
of Japan by the wizard cat Saucer-Eyes
and her final rescue by her devoted low
er, So-tru. The costumes of the impe-
rial party have been ordered and pro
mise to be attractive. The stage set
tings are elaborate and form fitting
background for the various scenes and
dances.
The cast is:
Princess OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Tel
cher
Prince So-tru-Leo Kabat.
Prince So-sli-Hartwick Hanson.
Emperor-Millard Heath.
Wizard cat, Saucer Eyes-Maurice
Greene.
Court chamberlain, Top-not-WilIard
Rush.
Fairy Moonbeam--Esther Kerlee.
Marjorie Griffith.
m-yum-Louise DeHaven.
Do-do-Rose Pfeufer.
To-to-Helen Pine.
So-so-Velma Frizzell.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
IDAHO COUNTY TO
HAVE FARM AGENT;
DEMAND rs STRONG
Commissioners Decide to Appropriate
$500 Toward Cost-State and
Government Help

A farm agent for Idaho county was
assured Saturday, when the board of
county commissioners set aside $4,000
toward paying the salary and expenses
Of the agent, who will work in conjunc-
tion with the Idaho county farm bureau.
The decision was reached following a
meeting of the farm bureau in the court
house. The meeting was attended by
representative farmers from all parts
of Idaho county, who brought with them
petitions bearing a total of 495 names
Of taxpayers in the county, requesting
the commissioners to authorize the EN-
ployment of the agent. In addition to
the $500 appropriated by the county,
the state gives 5000 a year and the fed
eral government 5000 for farm agent
work in Idaho county.
The farm bureau plan was presented
to the commissioners by w. Kjosness
and r. r. Groninger, representing the
extension department of the University
of Idaho.
Work to be taken up this year by the
farm bureau includes pest control, weed
control, livestock improvement, stand
of grains, smut control, farm
help, livestock disease, rotation of crops
and farm accounts.
Officers elected are:
President-George A. Cowgirl.
Secretary-Ed Nelson.
Executive board-Edgar Frye, James
Adolph Hinkleman, Howard
w. Hanson, Rudolph Schroe-
Ter and Sam Hosig.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24

Tribute to William E. Borah, Idaho I
senior U. S. senator, is paid in Letter
written to the senator by a captain II
the L. S. army. While the Free Press
is not an admirer of Borah, it feels thai
praise should be given where paise i:
due, so the letter, first printed in the
Saturday Evening Post for April IS
is herewith reproduced;
Hon. William Edgar Borah,
Senate Chamber,
Washington, d. G.
Dear Sir: / attended the meeting
at Boston which you recently ad-
dressed in opposition to the Lea
que of Nations. The full case was
not presented at the meeting. Sail
ors and soldiers who attempted to
speak were denied the opportunity.
A mere soldier, one among four
millions, could not challenge a U.
5. senator; but as one so fortunate
as to have been on the firing line
when it was a question of the life
or death of our nation, l ask per-
mission to present at your meet
ings the ease for the men who were
willing to make and who did make
the supreme sacrifice for a better
world.
The American soldier fought with
no selfish or sordid aim. He be-
lieved that something nightly
worth while would follow his sac
rifice. He believed an organiza-
ton would follow which could
make peace more secure. He knew
little of the details of the League
of Nations; but from his every
day life he could see the necessity
of organization. He now believes
that it is the business of a const-
ruetive statesman to say what that
organization should be, and not
merely to oppose the one suggested.
We have been too busy on the
other side to know what has been
going on politically at home. Pos
sibly an appeal for party support
was made where it should not have
been made. Possibly the senate
was not given full consideration.
We do not know. But we do know
that American soldiers have been
dying for certain principles, and
that these principles are too great
to be discredited for the purpose of
discrediting the man who happens
to uphold them; to great to be dis
credited for the purpose of dis
crediting any party.
OF course this letter is public.
Respectfully yours,
Thomas G.. Chamberlain,
Captain U. s. Army.
Address:
Hotel McAlpine, N. Y City.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
M'GAFFEE ACQUITTED
OF SHOOTING CHARGE

Clark McGaffee was acquitted by a
jury in the district court Monday of
the charge of assault with a deadly
weapon, with intent to commit muir
der, after a trial which lasted the en-
tire day.
McGaffee was indicted by the grand
jury several months ago. He was al
legged to have shot at his father-in-law,
Mike Reynolds, at the Rape place, at
the top of Whitebird HILL where Nc
Gaffee resided.
Reynolds testified that he did not be-
lieve McGaffee tried to kill him. He
failed to give discriminating testimony
against his son-in-law The states on
ly other witness was Ernest Bentley,
who was at the McGaffee place when
the shooting occurred.
McGaffee, tesifying in his own be-
half, said he had been drinking hard
cider, and during the alteration with
his father in-law over money matters,
fired a six-shooter "to scare the old
man, The bullet hit a post on porch
on which Reynolds and Bentley were
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
COMMISSIONERS IN
PLAN TO REMODEL
STRUCTURE; WILL
BUILD z VAULTS
County Fathers Authorize Ini-
tial Outlay of $4,000 for the
School Building and Grounds
Memorial to Local Soldiers and
Sailors to Be Erected; $1,000
of Cost Comes from State

Idaho county will have a better court
house.
The board of county commissioners
on Tuesday night purchased from the
school board of the Gangeville indepen-
dent school district the old school
grounds and building on West Main
street, and will convert the building in
to a courthouse. In front of the build
ing will be erected memorial to the
soldiers and sailors from Idaho county
who lost their lives in the great war.
The purchase price for the building
and grounds was $4,000. 1t is estimat-
ed for a few thousand dollars addition
al, the building can be converted into a
courthouse that will be suitable for
Idaho county for years to come. It is
planned to construct two firepoof vaults
in the building, which until recently
was used as a hospital, and to erect a
heating plant separate from the build
ing.
Records Exposed to Fire
F'One-half of the recods of the cOun-
ty are exposed in case of fire. said q
member of the board of county COM
missioners, Wednesday, in discussing the
purchase of the old schoolhouse. "There
is only one vault in the present court
house, and ii is full to OVERLOOKING
We would have been obliged to have
built vault this fall, at a cost of
$4,000, had we detained the old build
ing so we decided to acquire a larger
building for the seat of county govern
ment."
The newly acquired property, it is
pointed out by those who have investi-
gated the matter, can easily be CONVEX
ted into courthouse, with adequate
office room and suitable courtroom
and chambers.
The present courthouse was built
years ago by the city of Grangeville
and was leased to the county for nine
ty-nine years for 81 year. The build
ing was erected at the time Grange
Vile became the seat of Idaho county.
viii Move Old Vault sor4ts
Opinion is that the vault in the court
house can be moved in sections to the
new location, and bricks from five flues
on the old school building will be uti-
lized in a second vault for the keep
ing of the county records.
The memorial to soldiers and sailors
will be erected at a cost of not less
than $4,000. Of this amount $1,000 is
available from the state, on condition
that the county provide similar sum,
in addition to the site.
BY remodeling, the school building
can be made most attractive, it is de-
clared. The grounds can be beauti-
fled, and the lawn is to be kept cut.
Work on the new courthouse will not
start until after the July meeting of the
board of county commissioners.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
MORE PEOPLE AND
SMALLER FARMS
NEEDED BY IDAHO,
ASSERTS |DD|NCS.
Dean of State College of Agri-
culture Speaks Before Idaho
County's New Farm Bureau
Idaho Requires Population So
That 1t May Prosper and
Build; Asks Standardization

Smaller farms and diversified farm.
ing are the crying needs of agricul-
mre in Idaho, according to +. J. Id
dings, dean of the University of idaho
college of agriculture. Dean Iddings
made this assertion to the members of
the Idaho county farm bureau, at meet
ing held in the courthouse in Grange
vile Saturday.
''In order that the agricultural re-
souces of the state can be adequately
developed said Dean Iddings, "Ida-
no must have more and smaller farms.
Population is what Idaho needs. In
the entire state are not more people
than in a good-sized eastern or middle
western city. Idaho needs a greater
population, especially on her farms, and
unless the practice of one man acquir-
ing more and more acres is ended, the
state will never support a large pop
ulation.
Require People from East
''What Idaho needs more than any
thing else is immigrants from the east
and middle west, with enough capital
to buy and operate small farms. Then
we will have greater production, more
money, and additional improvements. -
Dean Iddings dwelt the necessity
of farmers and stockmen stGmdardizing
on varieties of grain and livestock.
"I believe every known species of
wheat is grown in Idaho" he declared.
"What farmers should do is determine
what variety of wheat is best suited
for this climate, and specialize on it,
The dean said Idaho should be noted
for a certain variety of wheat, rather
than to have numerous varieties grown
throughout the state.
"The farmers and stockmen must
learn to adopt few breeds of live
stock, instead of one farmer having
cattle or hoses of one breed, and his
neighbor stock of another
Why Standardize Livestock 4
Standardization of livestock is de-
srable, said the dean, both from the |
effected thereby, and from the
single high standard of perfection that
will result from specialization on one
breed.
Dean lddings congratulated the farm
ers on the splendid showing they made
during the war, both in sending their
sons to the army and in increasing pro
ductiOn of foodstuffs.
The dean said the public, in his opin-
ION, overestimates the needs of Europe
Tor livestock and foodstuffs. England,
ne said, during the war turned vast
areas of pasture land into agricultural
and, with the result that Great Britain,
before the war able to produce only suf-
lclent food to last the island two weeks,
now produces enough to feed her peo-
pie the greater part of the year. Farm
'rs of Europe, he asserted, during the
ntlre period of the war, foresaw
portage in livestock. and consequently
Engaged in extensive breeding of cat
lie and horses.
- While demand for American grain
ma livestock for export will be great, 5
ne dean asserted, cit will not be near i
so extensive as many might be led
0 believe,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
EVEN AISLES CROWDED
IN FEDERATED CHURCH

Every available seat was occupied
and the aisles were filled, while some
even stood throughout the services in
the Federated church last Sunday morn
ing rs they listened to the music rem
dered by the choir and an address by
the pastor, the Rev. G o. Oliver. Next
morning at II the pastor will
speak on "The Three Links, Friend
ship, Love and Truth It being the
occasion of the Tooth anniversary of
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
the Odd Fellow organizations of the
city will attend the services in a body.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
EARL MULHALL TAKES
MISS PARKER AS BRIDE

Miss Sylvia Parker, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. F. Parker of Grangeville,
and Earl Mulhall, also of this city, were
married early Monday morning in the
home of the BRIDES parents. The GER
emony was performed by the Rev. FIR.
Phelan, of the Catholic church, in the
presence of small company of rela-
tives of the couple. After the we'd
ding breakfast, Mr.. and Mrs. Mulhall
departed on their honeymoon, which
will include a visit to coast cities. Mr..
Mulhall, who is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Mulhall, formerly of
Denver, has resided on Camas Prairie
for number of years. He recently
sold his farm on the prairie, and has
not decided where he and his bride
will locate
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
BASEBALL LEAGUE FOR
PRAIRIE is FORMED

A baseball league comprising prairie
towns was organized at "A meeting held
last Saturday night in Grangeville. The
Ferdinand, Ilo-Vollmer and Nezperce.
Another meeting lis scheduled for
next Sunday in Grangeville, when it is
expected Cottonwood and Kamiah
will enter the league. 1t is planned to
play baseball on Sundays and holidays.
Officers elected for the league are:
President-Harold Harris, Grange
vile.
secretary7S Sheldon A. Stubs, Gran
geville.
Board of directors-Hub Wood, Gran
geville; G. o. McMinimy, Ilo-VolImer;
c. w. Keltman, Nzeperce C. G. PEBBLES,
Ferdinand.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
FRANK ATWOOD WEEDS
GIRL FROM STANDPOINT

Frank Atwood, son or Mr.. and Mrs.
r. M. Atwood of Winona, was married
on March 80 to Miss Mary Bassett of
Standpoint. The ceremony took place
in Standpoint. The marriage was a
surprise to Mr.. Atwood's parents,
who only a few days ago were advis-
ed of the event. Mr. Atwood is en-
ployed in the trust department of the
Old National bank at Spokane. The
Young couple will reside in Spokane.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
MCCONNELL PARTNER
IN DENNY'S STORE

Oliver W. Mcconnell has become a
full partner of Doc Denny in the Little
Red Store, and began work in the store
Monday. Mr. Mcconnell, who has
been in Seattle for several months, re-
turned to Grangeville Sunday. Mrs.
Mcconnell and child will arrive in about
a week. Mr.. Denny will leave shortly
to spend the summer on his ranch on
the South Fork.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
$50 MEN EMPLOYED ON
NORTH-SOUTH HIGHWAY

One hundred fifty men are now en-
ployed by J. A. Hoskins & Co., on the
link of the North and South highway
between Grangeville and Whitebird.
Two miles of the road, mile at each
end, are practically complete, so far as
grading is concerned, and work is be-
ing pushed rapidly. A second steam
shovel will be placed in operation with
in a few weeks.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
E. s. Lougee Is Here

f. S. Lougee of Newsome was in
Grangeville this week. Mr.. Lougee
is blacksmith for the stage company at
Newsome He formerly drove stage
between Newsome and Elk City.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
HOSKINS GETS ROAD
CONTRACT AT LAPWAI

J. A. Hoskins & Co.,contractors for
the North and South highway, have
been awarded the contract for macad-
MIXING from seven to eight miles Oh
highway between Lapwai and Jacques
Spur, in Nezperce county, and already
are engaged in the work.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
TEMPERANCE SPEAKER
rs TO LECTURE HERE

L. r. Horton, a lecturer for the
Anti-Saloon league, will speak at union
services next Sunday night in the Chris
tian church. His topic will be "The
Torch of Civilization. ,,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
SIMS BUYS HERMAN
FARM NEAR DENVER

H. Fl. Herman of Fem sold his
farm this week to j. Frank Sims: Inc
place consists of $50 acres and is TO-
Gated four miles north of Denver. Con
sideration was not disclosed. Mr.
Herman will probably rest this sum
mer and in that time look up a new To-
cation. The sale was made through
the agency of NJ. L. Ayers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
Elk GRANGEVILLE BOY
GETS FRENCH CROSS

Elmer Van Slyke, former Grange
vile boy, and son of the Rev. Mr.. van
Slvke, of Charleston, Wn., has been aWar-
ded the Croix de Guerre, French
medal. for bravery. He was for two
wears in the medical corps of the army.
The young man s father was at one
time pastor of the Christian church IN
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
VICTORY LOAN RALLY
AT FEM NEXT SUNDAY

A Victory loan rally will be held next
Sunday at Fem The program will
open at clock in the afternoon.
Talks will be made by the Rev. G. o.
Oliver and Prof. Luther Case of Gran
geville. The Cowboy band probably
will 90 to Fem for the oecasion.i
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
nOLMES IN CHARGE OF
WAR EAGLE PROPERTIES

D,. .Anson Holmes of Grangeville has been
i no IN charge of the War Eagle min
r. properties, on the south slope Of
Riaio Hump, according to George j..
al "Srott, mining engineer who return
Hn,so Grangeville Monday from the
lump country.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
CARTER RETURNS FROM
WOODMEN'S MEETING

~ u b. Carter returned last week from
S Oh,icago, where he represented the To-
VA camp of the Modern Woodmen of
america, at the national convention of
saat order. The national meeting was
amended by delegates from all parts
vi the country, and was most harmon
lOus, said Mr.. Carter.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
foUNG COUPLE WEBS
AT NOON ON EASTER

n MISS Jennie N. Peters of Joseph and
r r;s Garfield of Spokane, were mar
my, na Easter Sunday, at noon, in the
u. plarsonage of the Federated church,
e .ae Rev. G. o. Oliver officiating. The
A'u = was attended by Mr.. and Mrs.
b. T., u hiutcel. They will reside in Spo-
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
CAMPBELL CHOSEN
MAYOR; CITIZENS
TICKET SWEEPS IN
TUESDAY ELECTION
Old Council, with One Excep-
ton, Will Hold Office for En-
suing Term of Two Years
Wiley and Riutcel Are Elected
Councilmen in Ward 8, Over
M. H. Baulch, Independent

The entire citizens ticket, headed by
w. L. Campbell for mayor, was elected
at the municipal election held in Gran
geville Tuesday. No contest developed,
except in the third ward, where NJ. H.
Baulch, running as an Independent for
councilman, was defeated
The vote by wards
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
Christian Church Topic

The Rev. J. A. Pine, pastor of the
Christian church, will speak on "God IS
Great Soldier Hero,' at the services
next Sunday morning. J
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
TRIBUTE TO BORAH

Free Press Skaters Precedent
and Prints Words of Praise for
Idaho's Senior u. s. Senator
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1919-04-24
Vincent Court Baiif

Tammany G. Vincent has been ap
pointed bailiff in the district court.